One of the Signs
One of the Signs
This Sunday is the Fourth Sunday in Advent and this week’s Gospel reading tells us much about the character of the Son of God. On the one hand, he is forthright in carrying out his ministry to preach the Gospel, heal the sick, and feed the hungry. “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor…” (see Isaiah 61:1-5). Here is the mission of the Servant of God to Israel, and it compels Jesus to carry it out in feeding a multitude, the fourth of the seven signs in John pointing to Jesus as the perfect fulfillment of all the law and the prophets.
See you Sunday.
Steve+
Down to the Wire! Work Day at 1309 Saturday—9AM to Noon (drop by if/when you can)
Our tasks for tomorrow will be vacuuming the Sanctuary (the carpet is in!), dusting pews, cleaning floors, continuing trash and debris removal (weather permitting), continuing grounds cleanup (again, weather permitting), some paint-prepping, bathroom cleaning, window cleaning, and sundry odd jobs—something for just about everyone. Please bring (if you have them):
a vacuum cleaner—we’ll need two or three
gas-powered leaf blowers, pruning/lopping shears, a chain saw or two (weather permitting)
rakes, brooms
work gloves
Lots of work that will be better together!
Serving Teams
With our anticipated move to 1309 on Sunday, March 24th, we need to solidify the teams it will take to ensure everyone who worships with us feels welcome, comfortable, and secure. Obviously, a much bigger home than we’re accustomed to will require more teams and more folks serving on each team. What a great opportunity for us to work together to both proclaim and promote the Gospel! Training will be provided. Here are some of the teams we’re forming or expanding:
Children’s Formation—bolstering and expanding our existing ministry
Ushers—helping folks find seats, assisting the weekly offering, and directing “traffic” during communion (at least 2 per Sunday)
Greeters—ensuring everyone feels welcome, receives a bulletin, and is pointed in the right direction
Hospitality—preparing and cleaning up coffee service, planning and helping with social events
Altar Guild—preparing the Lord’s Table and platform for Sunday worship
Technical—sound, lighting, and streaming (not super-technical)—we need much more help here!
Readers and Prayer Leaders—read Scriptures and lead The Prayers of the People in our services
Lay Eucharistic Ministers—helping serve communion
Tuesday Team—cleaning windows, sweeping, vacuuming, emptying trash (very, very light janitorial, perfect for retirees)
Prayer Team—praying for communicants during the Sunday Eucharist
We will have more information on Sunday, but if you haven’t already, please consider where you might serve.
Important Upcoming Events
Saturday, March 9, 9AM-Noon—Workday at 1309 Bay Ridge
Sunday, March 10, Second Sunday Sandwiches and Vestry, following worship
Saturday, March 16, 9AM-Noon—Workday at 1309 Bay Ridge
Sunday, March 17, Moving Out of SDA Day, following worship
Sunday, March 23, 9AM-Noon—Workday at 1309 Bay Ridge (tentative)
Sunday, March 24—1309 Grand Opening! (Palm Sunday)
Thursday, March 28, 7PM—Maundy Thursday Service
Friday, March 29, 7PM—Good Friday Service
Saturday, March 30, Noon—Holy Saturday Service
Sunday, March 31—Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 14–1309 Consecration with Bishop Julian
Artwork Credit: Helena Bochorakova-Dittrichova/Sacred Art Meditations
